Taking a vacation or spending time on the road means you have to spend money. There’s gas for the vehicles, food for the family and lodging to pay for. But even though you have to spend money, there are ways to spend smart! Whether you are at the gas station, motel or grabbing food at…
One of our favorite museums to visit in the Pensacola area is the National Naval Aviation Museum. If you love seeing aircraft from history up close, then this museum is for you. Located on the Naval Base in Pensacola, Florida, this free museum offers the opportunity to view more than 150 full-size restored aircraft from…
One of the most iconic things to do in Charleston, South Carolina is to take a carriage ride through the historic streets. On our recent visit, we partnered with Palmetto Carriage Works to explore the city streets on a carriage tour. Here are some tips if you are planning a trip to Charleston and looking…
My family loves to take a road trip. We have been known to hop in the car and head out on a thousand-mile, multi-state road trip on a quick weekend adventure. But recently, I’ve had the opportunity to hop on an airplane and take some solo adventures. Traveling alone on an airplane is a whole…
We love to hop in the truck and take a trip. Sometimes, we may be gone for two nights and explore a new city and sometimes it may be a longer trip exploring multiple states. There’s just something super energizing about getting to travel to a new destination and spending a little time outside your…
One of our family traditions, when we are on a road trip, is to find a local donut shop for breakfast at a local park. Sometimes we eat the donuts on a picnic table and sometimes we have to sit in the truck because it’s too cold, but it really doesn’t matter where we sit….
Have you ever opened a can of Bush’s Baked Beans for dinner and wondered where they come from? Do you find it fascinating to see how things are made? Located about an hour east of Knoxville, Tennesee, you can visit the Bush’s Beans Visitor Center and get all the behind-the-scenes info on the origin of…
Our family loves to hit the road and go exploring across the United States in search of something amazing. I am personally at 46 states and the rest of the family is building their state list quickly. The kids have been to 40+ states so far and we’re working to add new states to their…